UPDATE (April 29, 2026) — El Paso police said all lanes reopened at 8:44 p.m. Tuesday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The right lane and exit on Loop 375 North at the I-10 interchange (Exit 44) is closed due to a semi rollover, El Paso police said Tuesday. Police said there is no set clearing
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UPDATE (2:13 p.m.) — EP Texas Trucking sent ABC-7 the following statement in response to Attorney General Paxton opening an investigation into the school: “We are aware of the concerns raised and take them seriously. Our school is committed to full compliance with all applicable state and federal standards and regulations. We provide basic English
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. His arrest happened after the county’s animal welfare department found seven puppies abandoned in Fabens in March. According to EPCSO, detectives found Carlos Flores responsible for abandoning the puppies, which were three weeks old.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Corpus Christi Monastery closed its doors Sunday, according to the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. The monastery on Mockingbird Road had a “devoted presence” in Lower Valley El Paso since 1967. The diocese said the Perpetual Adorers of the Most Holy Sacrament, also called the Adoratrices, operated the monastery.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s tourism industry is preparing for an economic impact May 2 & 3, with four major entertainment events happening simultaneously. BTS sold more than 100,000 tickets for two Sun Bowl performances on Saturday and Sunday. Additional events like Comic-Con and the Sol Summit Music Festival happening Downtown will also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is considering a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on misleading commercial solicitations related to water quality, testing, filtration and treatment that residents say too often resemble official communications from public agencies. The agenda item would direct the City Attorney, working with the City Manager and
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — What is stopping growth for parts of far east El Paso and Horizon City? Most of the recent development in the region has been in the eastern part of the county. But that’s starting to run into roadblocks as it moves further and further out. If you take a look at a map
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During this time of year, many students are completing academic assessments, including STAAR tests and other final exams. However, this can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, worry, dread and even excitement. Tanya Trujillo, a psychiatric nurse practitioner in El Paso, said it’s important children and teenagers feel supported during
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sherriff’s Office deputies arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly refusing to stop for a traffic stop Sunday. According to EPCSO, deputies tried to stop Mario Alberto Marquez on Bachimba Drive near N Darrington Road in Far East El Paso. Marquez didn’t stop and kept driving until he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A traffic stop for speeding escalated after El Paso police used a stun gun on the driver, documents said. According to police documents, Gene Morales was driving 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. Officer D. Mobbley turned his unit’s lights on to start a traffic stop and asked for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been about a week since El Paso Water crews started working at Cement Lake to pull out water due to a potential risk of a water breach from the reservoir. According to a spokesperson with EPWater, as of Monday morning, the utility extracted nearly 20 feet of water from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council is reviewing proposals that could shape utility costs. Monday, the council approved the action on multiple active El Paso Electric filings. According to the city, action allows it to understand issues shaping future infrastructure decisions and protect taxpayers. The council authorized action on EPE’s proposed high-load
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MIDLAND, Texas (KVIA) — A 58-year-old man from El Paso was shot while riding his motorcycle in Midland, police said Sunday. The Midland Police Department said he’s now in stable condition. Investigators said the man was a member of Mongols OMG, or outlaw motorcycle gang. According to an MPD press release on Facebook, the man
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council directed staff to plan an agreement for council consideration with a Northeast nonprofit about the future of the YMCA Bowling Branch. Monday, the city said a potential agreement would look at the nonprofit assuming operations at the city-owned site. Agreements would also look at keeping programs
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by Daniel Perez The White House fired all members of the National Science Board Friday, including Heather Wilson, president of the University of Texas at El Paso. President Donald Trump appointed Wilson – who previously served as his secretary of the Air Force – to the board in March 2020. The six-year term was to have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The former lyricist for the English new wave band, The Smiths, joined the growing list of artists coming to El Paso this year. Morissey will play at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 6, he announced Monday. General sale tickets go on sale Friday. The first round of presales start Wednesday.
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo High School’s water service will shut off at 5 p.m. Monday due to water line repairs. The Canutillo Independent School District said repairs will impact a free dinner program. In a Facebook post, the district said the Child Nutrition Department’s Free Dinner Program will end at 5 p.m. before the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Clint Independent School District announced Monday 340 teachers will earn part of a $5.5 million compensation package in honor of increased student performance. CISD said the compensation program provides financial recognition for the impact teachers have on their students. The designated teachers will receive an average payout of $16,000,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The May 2-3 weekend is going to be busy for city employees with several anticipated events: Comic-Con, Michelada Fest, Sol Summit Music Festival and the sold-out BTS concert. Downtown El Paso will hold most of the crowds with Comic-Con at the Convention Center 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texans have until April 27 to register to vote for the May 2026 Primary Runoff Election. The El Paso County Elections Department will accept walk-in registration applications until the deadline. You can also update your information with the department. The elections department office is at 500 E. San Antonio Ave.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a 31-year-old man for leaving a traffic stop and allegedly almost hitting an officer with his vehicle. EPPD said on April 17, police tried stopping Jacob Williams at the 300 block of W San Antonio Avenue near the Abraham Chavez Theatre. When an officer made contact
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UPDATE (April 28, 2026) — Service was restored according to El Paso Water’s outage map. It is unclear what caused the issue or when crews finished repairs. UPDATE (10:42 a.m.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said westbound lanes on Montana Avenue reduced to one lane. Delays could last for the next four to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A mural by the late artist Hal Marcus was unveiled earlier today. The mural, titled “El Paso Gracias a Dios,” is located at the Casa Ford dealership. Luke Lowenfield, vice president of Casa Auto Group, said the mural represents the first Thanksgiving, which he said took place at the historic hacienda.
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) – An eastbound closure along I-10 near Anthony reopened earlier than expected after crews completed a major traffic switch ahead of schedule, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT announced that lanes on I-10 eastbound at Anthony had reopened and the closure had cleared after construction crews finished the traffic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is hosting a job fair aimed at filling essential support staff positions across several departments that help keep campuses operating safely and efficiently. The Auxiliary Services Job Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Murphree PK-8 School. District officials said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Rosa’s Cantina briefly evacuated Thursday night after police warned a nearby dam could be at risk of breaching, its manager said. Falicia Remotigue, manager of Rosa’s Cantina, said El Paso police arrived and told staff the dam was likely to breach, prompting a swift shutdown. “Within the hour, we made sure
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office asked the county for an independent, third-party consultant to assess EPCSO, it said Friday. The request comes after the county Commissioners Court discussed the sheriff’s office use of overtime. “We want to be clear that we have been sounding the alarm regarding budget and
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UPDATE (3:08 p.m.) — A man has died after a car hit him while crossing the street without using a crosswalk, police said. Police said Ismael Botelo was crossing Mesa Street near UTEP while a car drove southbound. The car hit Botelo, who was transported to the hospital. He died to his injuries. El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a woman after attempting a traffic stop Wednesday. A viral video of the arrest shows one of the officers punching her face. According to arrest documents, Regina Viramontes was charged for harassing a public servant, resisting and evading arrest and possession of marijuana. Police tried stopping
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—El Pasoans Oscar, Yolanda, and Adrian Cisneros will visit the Texas Governor’s Mansion next week to receive the Volunteer Family of the Year Award. For 18 years, the family has diligently volunteered to help improve the lives of others. At the age of one, Oscar and Yolanda’s oldest son, Alex, was diagnosed
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